Also, in the category of Two Symbols for the Price of One is the red amulet (bottom, left) that is either (1) a single curved corno (animal horn), representing the sexual vigor implied in the phallic symbol or (2) a serpent, with a possible connection to ancient ophiolatry (serpent worship). It might be both, which makes it all the more interesting, especially since there is now a third possibility. Vendors of the famous peperoncini—small Calabrian red peppers—stylize the ads for their red-hot little veggie (Capsicum frutescens perenne ) such that it resembles the amulet. The symbolism is enough to take your breath away. The peppers will do that, too.